What Is Post Nasal Drip?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
6. Nausea
As mentioned, it is quite normal for mucus to be disposed of by swallowing it down into the digestive system. This is not usually a problem for us because it is just broken up and the nutrients absorbed, and waste disposed of.
In cases of post nasal drip, however, more mucus will be going into the digestive system than usual. Nasal mucus is not “food,” and if there is too much of it in the stomach, then it can make the patient feel quite nauseous. In some cases, they might also vomit in order to eject the mucus from the stomach.
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